Directions

COOK QUINOA ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS. LET COOL.IN A SMALL BOWL, WHISK TOGETHER OLIVE OIL, LIME JUICE, CUMIN AND RED PEPPER FLAKES.COMBINE COOLED QUINOA, BEANS, AND TOMATOES IN A LARGE BOWL. DRIZZLE DRESSING OVER SALAD AND TOSS IN CILANTRO, SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER.

I made a little different version of this salad, omitting the oil and limes. Mine had garlic and onion cooked in a little olive oil and more black beans. The tomatoes would have been a good addition. Overall, it was absolutely great. A good side dish with grilled Tilapia.
- 7/22/09